Shine

Album: Going Public (1994)
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  • Newsboys are an Australian Christian-pop band. This song is about being saved and having a relationship with God that other people don't understand. >>>
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    Randi - Culpeper, VA

Comments: 6

  • Ryan from Eaton, InDon't really understand what's so cryptic about the verses; it's just a string of juxtapositions of odd behaviors, and basically stating that to people who don't have a relationship with Christ, letting His light shine through you will seem just as odd as any of those other behaviors, such as a vegitarian barbequeing hamster, a bouncer (who are typically rather large, unfriendly guys) taking ballet, etc etc, and stating that only God ("it isn't karma, it sure ain't fate") could have such an intense impact on someone's life.
  • Kamla from Buffalo, NyThis song is about the fact that God can make someone change things about him/herself that define who they are. God can change anyone. How? By being so different that you draw others to the Christ in you. Shine.
  • Jacob from Paducah, KyThe Verses are about what the Grace of God can do.
  • Bryan from Medford, WiI got to see these guys LIVE and WOW!!!!!! it was amazing!!!
  • Talitha from Austin, Txi totally agree with Jazzz
  • Jazzz from FrankfurtThis song always makes me wanna dance and jump. It´s one of the most joyful christian songs I know, even though the verses don´t make much sense to me. Hoever, the chorus makes up for the cryptic verses! Plus, it reminds me that no matter how uncool it seems in the eyes of others: Believing in Jesus and proclaiming it makes you shine. And others will notice. Let them glorify the Lord.
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